PURPOSE:

Learn firsthand about the special equipment, gear and techniques needed for safe cross-country skiing and snow shoeing.

DATE:
Seminar: Monday, January 5, 2026
Ski Outing: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Snow Shoe Outing: January 24, 2026

TIME: 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Seminar: Cushman Watt Scout Center, 2333 Scout Way, Los Angeles Outings: TBA

COST: $10.00 by December 29, 2025. If fewer than five signups are made prior to that date a cancellation notice will be sent. Otherwise a confirmation will be sent after that date. Each participant is responsible for the rental of skis and other equipment.

MAXIMUM SIZE: 25 Students

QUESTIONS: Tarin Casillas; Course Director (310)515-3647 (H) or (310)780-0074; e-mail ticasillas@msn.com

If you are the kind of hiker who would like to take extended trips during winter months, you should try cross country skiing or snow shoeing. Enjoy the challenge of high-country winter travel with confidence. Learn firsthand knowledge of safety and techniques. This will allow you to expand your “places to go” during the snow season.

The program will include demonstrations and discussions covering the special equipment and gear needed. A syllabus that covers the materials discussed will be given to each participant. Completion of this training is recognized by the award of two special patches.

Hike Aid 3, “Full Dimension High Adventure Training”, has a complete discussion of the training programs of the Greater LA scouting HAT. It may be downloaded from the Council High Adventure website at https://glaac-hat.org/HikeAids.html.

Questions about any of them are to be directed to Michael Schlaifer: Vice Chair-Training: (213)247-8808 (C); e-mail, michael@schlaifer.com.